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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—March 14, 2011 3 2.A. Arden Hills Army Training Site-- Update (continued) - Councilmember Tamble asked about the renewable energy that would be used on the property. Colonel Scott St. Sauver stated there are a few installations that are selected to test different types of renewable energy. There are three areas of renewable energy that can be applied for: water, energy, and waste. The Arden Hills site has chosen to apply to be a test site for renewable energy. He explained the application is being looked at and if the Arden Hills site is selected, Federal funds will be available to be used. Mayor Grant stated Camp Ripley has been recognized for their great environmental stewardship and this is the same stewardship that Arden Hills has. Colonel Scott St. Sauver stated good environmental stewardship was needed in order to provide proper training for their customers. Councilmember Holden asked about the award that Mr. Hamernick had received. Mr, Dave Hamernick, Army National Guard, stated Camp Ripley had received an award for having the best environmental procedures in place for all military installations. PUBLIC Mayor Grant opened the Public Inquiries/Informational at 7.34 p.m. Mr. Gregg Larson, 3377 North Snelling Avenue, Arden Hills, expressed concerns about the communications from the City, especially concerning talks about the Vikings Stadium proposal. He stated this topic has been discussed several times behind closed doors and when it was discussed in public the public was limited to one minute for their comments. The potential for a stadium in the City is something the residents should be able to comment on and should be included in the discussions by the City Council. He stated the City needs to have interaction with the residents regarding the proposal for a stadium on the TCAAP property. Mayor Grant closed the Public Inquiries/Informational at 7:39 p.m. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. February 7,2011, Special City Council Meeting B. February 14, 2011, Regular City Council Meeting C. February 22,2011, City Council Work Session MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to Approve the February 7 2011, Special City Council Meeting Minutes the Februar y 14 2011 Regular CitV Council Minutes and the Februar y 22 2011 City Council Work Session Minutes as presented. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).